Radical welcome is spiritual practice that combines the ministry of welcome and hospitality with a faithful commitment to doing the theological, spiritual and systemic work to eliminate historic personal and systemic barriers that limit the genuine embrace of all groups of peoples, especially those who have been historically marginalized.

Adapted from the United Methodist Women’s Racial Justice Program

To radically welcome means to understand that each group brings gifts and perspectives that help the whole to fulfill god’s dream and purpose.

PRAYER

Oh, God, Creator of all peoples and all of creation.

We give you thanks for the rich diversity of peoples who share life with us on this one earth.

We recognize the gifts each person, each peoples, brings to our lives.

We recognize, too, that for too many, there is not yet a place at the table.

There are still too many people asking a simple question, “I wonder why people don’t like me.”

We, as people of God, commit ourselves anew to serving as a radically welcoming community, both individually and collectively.